Context Clues Learning Board Summative Assessment

Frequently traveled

Hard to locate

Recognized in a negative way

Viewed from a distance

limit the interaction between the penguins and the visitors

minimize possible negative effects of visitors on the penguin habitat

create awareness among the visitors about the challenges penguins face

boost visitors’ chances of observing tens of thousands of penguins each day

acknowledged as traditional in a given culture

regarded as having been created by someone or something

supported and inspired by supernatural powers

named after or in honor of someone or something

“. . . the accepted practice of poets . . . .” (paragraph 1)

“. . . who promoted and patronized the arts and sciences.” (paragraph 1)

“. . . the two epic poems credited to Homer . . . .” (paragraph 2)

“. . . passed from generation to generation . . . .” (paragraph 2)

a remark indicating mockery and annoyance

a response that is meant to be taken literally

an answer that indicates confusion or skepticism

an observation that is silly and childish

“‘Super . . . super . . . super something. Can’t remember.’” (paragraph 15)

“‘It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care.’” (paragraph 17)

“‘So did I tell you we’re having a book sale for our next fundraiser?’” (paragraph 20)

“‘Yes, that’s it. But I left it in my locker. I guess I can’t do my homework.’” (paragraph 24)

a method of recording an event using special processes

a perspective on a subject area that reveals its inner significance

a description of an event that lacks seriousness and seeks to entertain through humor

a report that is somewhat unreliable because it is based on a personal account

“Elephants, both African and Asian, have long been considered empathetic animals.”

“But it’s one thing to witness something that looks like consolation, and another to prove that this is what elephants are doing.”

“Now, scientists have shown that Asian elephants do indeed get distressed when they see others in trouble, and they reach out to console them—just as we do when we see someone suffering.”

“Elephants, thus, join a short list of other animals, including great apes, canines, and some birds, that scientists have shown to reassure others.”

to highlight that most human connections are unimportant

to highlight that even small connections make a big impact

to suggest that more complex interactions will cause stress

to suggest that the help given by a phone call lasts a short time

continues

survives

justifies

labors